A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8248680 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 81712958 epoch_slot_no: 324158 block_no: 8248503 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 79234 time: 2023-01-09 15:47:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea94d2161d81463480e1d35cf5ac446355873b4e6b631303a66a53adeee5a2b0Block Operator
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